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Group of Four Ambassadors in Vietnam visit NPA Thua Thien Hue province

On Monday, 25 November 2024, NPA Vietnam in Thua Thien Hue province was delighted to host a visit by the Group of Four (G4) Ambassadors, H.E. Ms. Caroline Beresford, Ambassador of New Zealand; H.E. Ms. Hilde Solbakken, Ambassador of Norway; H.E. Mr. Shawn Steil, Ambassador of Canada ; and H.E. Mr. Thomas Gass, Ambassador of Switzerland.

The G4-Ambassadors delegation was briefed on NPA Vietnam mine action activities in Thua Thien Hue province to address legacy of the war to support the local people.

Briefing the delegation on the NPAs standard operational procedures
Due to bad weather with heavy rain and flooding in Hue on the visit day, our teams had to do clearance demonstration at office instead of in the field site.
NPA Hue PPM introduces the pilot use of Co Bang sandbag in demolition activities
NPA Hue Provincial Programme Manager introduces NPA Vietnam's environment initiative in pilot use of Co Bang sandbag in NPA's demolition activities
Group photo between the delegation and NPA Hue staff
The G4 Ambassadors and NPA Hue operations staff
Video showcasing the EOD work by NPA Hue
Video showcasing the EOD work by NPA Hue team

A pivotal aspect of the visit centered on interactions with NPA female staff, who shared compelling stories highlighting their journey over a decade with NPA. These narratives powerfully illuminate not just their personal triumphs over formidable challenges, but also serve as a vivid testament to NPA's relentless efforts in building a safer future for the people of Thua Thien Hue province while promoting gender diversity in the mine action sector, and participation of women in the national agenda of Women, Peace and Security.

Group photo between the G4 Ambassadors with NPA Hue female staff
The G4 Ambassadors and NPA Hue female staff
The three female staff sharing their own stories with the G4 Ambassadors
“As the Ambassador of Norway to Vietnam, I am so proud of what the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has been doing in their demining works. Humanitarian disarmament is one of the priorities of the Norwegian Government. What impressed me is how NPA has incorporated so many other things in their work: environmental protection, gender equality promotion, diversity inclusion… I believe NPA’s work particularly in Hue can be a good example for other demining organisations. It inspires us all.”
— Norwegian Ambassador, H.E. Ms. Hilde Solbakken

NPA's humanitarian mine action work in Vietnam is made possible thanks to great financial support from the Government of Norway, the Government of the United States, and the Federal Government of Germany.